The Confederation of British Industry has begged the Government for more help when it comes to supporting the UK's smallest businesses - including contractors.
Firms terrified of being subject to hacking attempts have been tripping over themselves to increase the number of cyber security contractors they have on staff.
It's time for oil and gas freelancers and umbrella company contractors to stop slacking when it comes to polishing up on their skills, a new study says.
The Government is coming to the rescue of umbrella company contractors, freelancers and other sole traders everywhere by providing free online branding support.
All you creative types out there - including freelancers and umbrella company contractors - will be glad to know that you now have your own trade industry body.
Stop the presses; female contractors and freelancers could very well be earning more than their male counterparts for the first time in what feels like forever!
The UK has come out on top when it comes to the information technology sector - and that includes the number of IT umbrella company contractors as well.
The popularity of working as a freelancer or umbrella company contractor is soaring ever higher, according to an industry insider that knows more than you or I.
Don't look now, but the financial services landscape is changing; lending to umbrella company contractors and small business owners was up in September.